55 m. ago Cement Prices to rise after 6% Royalty ruling by Lahore High Court; Check New Rates

LAHORE – The cost of construction in Punjab is expected to climb after a key court ruling that imposed 6percenty

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55 m. ago Israel appeals for blood donations after Iran’s bombing leaves dozens in critical condition

TEL AVIV – Israel has made an urgent appeal for blood donations on Tuesday morning due to a severe shortage following recent Iranian airstrikes that injured hundreds. The country’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), specifically requested blood from donors with blood group “O,” calling the situation increasingly critical after another night of bombing. According […]

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2 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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2 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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3 h. ago Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan back on track with economic progress

LONDON – Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s economy is once again moving in the right direction, with clear signs of recovery and development. While addressing the media in London, Nawaz praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stating that both leaders are […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan to defend water rights under Indus treaty, PM Shehbaz declares

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly asserted that Pakistan will protect its right to water as guaranteed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). His statement came on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17. He emphasized that access to water is a lifeline for over 240 million […]

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6 h. ago German Embassy launches online portal for work visa applications in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The German Embassy Islamabad has launched the Consular Services Portal for all types of employment visas. The embassy

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7 h. ago New procedure for BISP quarterly installment June 2025 payment unveiled

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a retail-based payment model to disburse quarterly installments to the

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7 h. ago Punjab issues over 280,000 driving licenses in two weeks [Fees Structure 2025]

LAHORE – The Punjab government’s efforts to improve public service delivery continue with a significant boost in driving license issuance

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11 h. ago Info Secy Ambreen assures APNS of early resolution of outstanding issues

APNS to support govt over matters of national importance: Faisal Zahid Malik Federal Secretary for Information & Broadcasting, Ms.Ambreen Jan

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16 h. ago Govt rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Nearly 80 people, including top army […]

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16 h. ago Punjab CM touts transparency in country’s largest uplift fund

Public funds are trust of the people, we are accountable to Allah Almighty, said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while addressing the 27th meeting of the provincial cabinet. She added, “Success comes with sincere intention and hard work, this year we will work even harder than the last year.” She highlighted, “We are not only […]

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19 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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19 h. ago Five militants linked to TTP killed in KP operations, weapons seized

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted militants allegedly backed by Indian interests, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first operation took place in […]

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21 h. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Rains, isolated hailstorms likely

LAHORE – Rains and gusty winds with isolated hailstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday night

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23 h. ago Trump mobile launches $499 smartphone with bold monthly plan and perks

NEW YORK — The Trump Organization has entered the telecom market by launching Trump Mobile, a new phone service and smartphone, in a bold business move announced on June 16. The highlight is the $499 “T1” smartphone, wrapped in a gold-colored metal case engraved with the American flag. Along with the phone, the company introduced […]

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23 h. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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24 h. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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24 h. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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25 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 7% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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